JAB External Link New Tab
v1.3by julianarmando · updated 12 years ago
All external links on your site will open in a new window, because this plugin adds target = "_blank" these links.
- Rank
- #17,466
- Down52 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 86
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.4K
- 7,368 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JAB External Link New Tab at a glance
JAB External Link New Tab is a WordPress plugin by julianarmando with 80+ active installs, the #17,466 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.3 came out on Dec 18, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 4 plugins tagged “_blank”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JAB External Link New Tab |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 86 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 88 |
Rank over time
#17,466 · up 37 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,466 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,414 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,448 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,432 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,526 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,527 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,598 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,542 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,600 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,535 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,522 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,520 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,522 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,503 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.15% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.58% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.16% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.18% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.16% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.27% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 16, 2010
- Last updated
- Dec 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JAB External Link New Tab
How many websites use JAB External Link New Tab?
JAB External Link New Tab is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,466 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JAB External Link New Tab been downloaded?
7,368 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was JAB External Link New Tab last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Dec 18, 2014 (11 years ago).
Is JAB External Link New Tab compatible with the latest WordPress?
JAB External Link New Tab’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is JAB External Link New Tab still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JAB External Link New Tab have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to JAB External Link New Tab?
The plugins most like JAB External Link New Tab, by the tags they share, are External links new tab (300+), External Links (80K+) and External Links in New Window / New Tab (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 86 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.4K |
| Author | julianarmando |
| First released | Jan 16, 2010 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 18, 2014 |
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